YEARLY HIGH
52.4120 MRO
YEARLY LOW
51.4378 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.7205 MRO

2020 BOB to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 52.4120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 51.4378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9742 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.6257 to the December average rate of 51.7851, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 52.4120 was down 0.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 52.4936, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 262,060 MRO
2019 Average 258,287 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 257,189 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,871.11 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

51.8526
51.6050
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to MRO Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 51.7165, compared to 51.7245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.7165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.7245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8346 MRO (High: 52.4120 / Low: 51.5775). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0943 MRO (High: 51.6939 / Low: 51.5996).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8346
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0943

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0812 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 51.8319) against the same month in 2019 (average: 51.6828), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1491 (+0.29%).

2020 Avg (March) 51.8319
2019 Avg (March) 51.6828

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.7519 51.4378 51.6257
February 51.6939 51.5996 51.6286
March 52.4120 51.5775 51.8319
April 52.2250 51.5486 51.7783
May 52.1139 51.6377 51.7578
June 51.7246 51.5895 51.6766
July 51.8293 51.5678 51.6901
August 51.8574 51.5535 51.7105
September 51.7912 51.6500 51.7013
October 51.7756 51.6131 51.7018
November 51.8467 51.5845 51.7580
December 51.9912 51.5288 51.7851